Monday marks the beginning of the Cowboys’ offseason program. New head coach Brian Schottenheimer expected Micah Parsons to be in attendance, and that has proven to be the case. 
Parsons is present for the voluntary program, as first reported by DLLS’ Clarence Hill Jr. This news comes as no surprise, considering team and player discussed attendance earlier this offseason. Parsons mainly worked out on his own during this time of the spring over the past two years, but being present for the installation of a new playbook under defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus will be welcomed.
The 2025 offseason has long been known as the most realistic point for a Parsons extension to be worked out, and progress has been made toward a deal. The four-time Pro Bowler has been linked to an asking price of $200MM on a second contract, one which could very well move him to the top of the pecking order amongst edge rushers. The Cowboys have worked out at least the framework of an agreement which would make Parsons the top earner for all non-quarterbacks, although his agent was not present for those negotiations.
As a result, nothing is in place yet regarding a long-term accord. Today’s news is nevertheless a positive sign with respect to a deal being hammered out sometime this offseason. Parsons initially set a target for the start of free agency for his extension to be in hand, although he has since shifted that goal to this summer’s training camp. Plenty of time therefore remains for a potential holdout to be avoided.
The Cowboys’ OTAs will take place in May, and they will be followed by a three-day minicamp in early June. The latter event is the only one before training camp where attendance is mandatory, but Parsons could have a deal in place by that point if talks continue on the extension front.